compliments

com-pli-ments · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of compliment; expressions of praise or admiration.

  2. 2.

    Formal greetings or expressions of regard.

  3. 3.

    Third person singular of the verb compliment.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    with compliments — given free as a courtesy
  • •
    give my compliments to — convey greetings to
  • •
    compliments of the season — holiday greetings
  • •
    fish for compliments — to try to get praise

Related words

Antonyms: criticisms, insults
See also: compliment, greetings, praise
Synonyms: flattery, greetings, praises, regards

Etymology

From French "compliment," from Italian "complimento."